Keanu vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keanu

Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Polynesian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Keanu Rank #634

Derrick Rank #820

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Keanu or Derrick more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Keanu and Derrick mean?

Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Keanu and Derrick boy or girl names?

Keanu is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.